Festivals

Richard Flanagan: This is not my Australia
The Man Booker-winning author cited the leaked Nauru files as an answer to why writing matters.

Save 20 percent off tix to Liveworks Festival of Experimental Art
Performance Space will once again unleash the extraordinary Liveworks Festival of Experimental Art in Sydney this spring – save 20% on…

Australian festivals' evolving conversation with Asia
Festival directors from around the country respond to recent criticisms that they have turned their backs on our closest neighbours.

Ten must see shows at Brisbane Festival
With over 70 productions to choose from, we thought we'd make your program browsing that little bit easier.

Art industry apps you should have
From festivals and street art tours to event listings and orchestral insights, there’s an arts industry app out there for…

Adelaide signs deal with Edinburgh Festival
Adelaide's claim as Australia's Festival City has been strengthened with the signing of a historic agreement with the world's biggest…

Australian festivals have turned their back on Asia
Instead of encouraging an artistic conversation with our neighbours, our festivals tend to focus on European culture.

How to start your own arts event (with little-to-no budget!)
No resources? No problem! Here’s how to turn your ideas into a reality and create, program and develop your own…

Funding culture outside the art world
Art doesn’t just live in galleries and theatres. Community festivals offer many artists a pathway to professional growth.

Loving the night life
Night is often the best time to activate a space for a young audience.